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Monday, December 19, 2016

I am back today, to share another card using the new MFT December Card Kit. Tomorrow is usually release day, but the fun thing for this month? It's already live and ready to buy!

Here is my card for today...

I used 2 things for this card that do not come in the kit.....black card stock and blue fun foam. The kit comes with this gorgeous stamp set, coordinating dies and 3 adorable sentiment dies, along with envelopes and a selection of colored cardstock. You can see the whole kit by clicking HERE.

I stamped the flowers to make my own patterned card stock. Then I added it to a black card base. I used tealish blue fun foam and cut out the sentiment.

That is it for today! The rest of the team will have some more samples over on the MFT Blog. Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hey planner friends! I am stopping in today, to share my holiday inserts for the Moments Inked Planner System. As you know, I usually keep my planning pretty simple, but I had to bring in the bling and add in some fun Christmas lists.

I used Moments Inked: Posted II and stamped the lines on the largest basic page die cut in white card stock. I added in a gorgeous tree image from O'Tannenbaum on the side and then added in the "Christmas" die cut, from Wet Paint Holiday, again in the red glitter cardstock.

These lists are sure to keep me organized with all the stuff we have coming up. Definitely a fun, but busy time of year.

One more shot of the top of my planner....I just love seeing that red glitter divider, peaking out and keeping my place!

Hope you have found a little planner inspiration here. So glad you stopped in!

I heat embossed and die cut these 2 flowers and leaves and then colored them up with Zigs and a water brush. I just love what those Zigs do. I am no pro when it comes to coloring but this is so much fun! Next, I used the Smile die and cut it right out of the front of the card base. I added a small piece of vellum to the inside of the card to create a fun look for the sentiment.

Next, I made a coordinating tag. I loved coloring these flowers so much, I couldn't quit!

I used a tag from the Tag Builders Blueprints 4. I cut one of the sentiment dies included in the kit, right into the tag, just like I did the card....and then added the vellum to the back. I finished it off with some white twine.

I love this kit. These flowers are so much fun to color!

The MFT Blog will have lots more card kit samples to see today. Head on over there to see more!

Is it cold where you live? Today its -7 but they just said on the news, it "feels like" -30. WOW! I am staying inside today for sure! A good day to get inky!

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Welcome to the 2016 Advent Calendar Extravaganza. I was so happy when Taheerah asked me to be apart of this fun event! There is LOTS to see and LOTS to win so read all the way to the end to learn all the details.

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as guests as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises await behind the door!

Today's sponsor is the fabulous Reverse Confetti. I was blessed to be on Jen's design team for a couple years and LOVE her stamps. I was so excited to get to play with some RC again for today's post. I have a card and tag created for you today. I am a CAS stamper and love clean lines. These projects show just that!

First up is a card created with the Reverse Confetti Paper Pack called Very Merry. I don't use patterned paper that often but I do LOVE this pack. I added the paper to the card base, and then popped up the sentiment on the stitched panel. I added in a piece of ribbon just for a little detail.

Next up, a matching card. These sentiment from Reverse Confetti's set called Christmas Blessings are so pretty! I just love this font.

I cut the RC Thanks Tag with white cardstock and then again with the patterned paper. I stamped the sentiment and added in a little greenery from Concord & 9th's Take a Bough dies. I added in several enamel dots for berries.

Last, I finished it off with some red ribbon and twine.

These projects were fun to make and I can't wait to pass them on and spread some Christmas Cheer.

I have a little tip to share that I used when stamping. As I was making this project, I thought I would quickly video it and share today.....

It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by my sweet friend, Jen, over at Reverse Confetti so you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post - then head back totaheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too! You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 23:59 EST on 31st December 2016 to enter.

Don’t forget Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time! Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 16, 2016

After almost 1o years of stamping and blogging, I have taken on a huge undertaking. :) The craft room purge. That ginormous craft room purge has resulted in giving away a lot of stuff, sharing stuff with the kids school and.....SEVERAL flat rate boxes of goodies to sell.

If you are a new stamper wanting to add to your stash, this sale is for you! I have lots of stuff, new and old, ready to go on to a good home!

I have 3 different kinds of boxes. These boxes would be PERFECT for new stampers wanted to build up your stash. These boxes are filled with stamping goodies from lots of companies!

There is an explantation above each box and Paypal button below.

The fine print.

USA shipping ONLY.

Paypal Payments ONLY.

It is first come, first served. Whoever clicks the Paypal button first and sends payment through gets the item.

Shipping is in Priority Mail Flat Rate Box. Free Shipping!

Purchases will be mailed within 5 business days. Due to the Holiday, shipping may be slow.

Please note that while some items are brand new and have never been used, they are still considered "used". These are things cleaned out from my personal craft stash. All items are "as is". No returns.

Thank you to my friend, Nichol Spohr for the fine print! :)

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BOX #1

The first are all Papercrafting related. These boxes are FULL of stamps, papers, some have ribbons, SOME have embellishments, a few have some ink. They are full of loved, some stained, stamps. Some come with dies, some don't. The paper is mostly 6x6 packs.....some new with no papers used, some have papers missing. Several have sold but there are still boxes left.

Choose a style:

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BOX #2

The 2nd box is all wood mounted and unmounted stamps. Nothing else included. So you know that box has LOTS of stamping goodness inside! There is just ONE of these boxes available.

Choose a style:

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BOX #3-SOLD

The last box is a Planner box. It is a smaller Priority box filled with Planner stamps, a pencil bag ($22 value and never used), paper clips, post it and just lots of fun planner stuff! There is also just ONE of the planner boxes available.

Choose a style:

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Please email me at llwillison@hotmail.com if you have questions. Thank you so much and happy shopping!

Thursday, December 15, 2016

It's release day today over at Papertrey Ink. Everything you see today will be available tonight, 12/15/16 at 9pm CST.

I have 3 cards left to share for today's Release in Review. This first card uses the new set called Swan'sational....

I used the Cover Plate: Waves die along with some Spring Rain ink blending to create the card base. I die cut the 2 swans and stamped the eyes and colored the beaks. I popped them up with foam tape, I added in some lily pads and a couple flowers just for a touch of color. And that sentiment?! Isn't it gorgeous?

This next card uses the set called Fresh Bouquet....

I used the stitched oval die from the Noted: Scalloped A2 Die set and stamped the flowers. These flowers are so easy to stamp and layer and it definitely makes for a gorgeous focal point. I popped the oval up on foam tape. I added in the sentiment from Inspired: Love. I added some Glossy Accents and glitter to the "love" die cut for a little sparkle.

Last, I created a card using the Splits: With Love set.

I stamped and embossed the main flower image and then colored the flowers in with Zigs and a water brush. I added in the green leaves using Simply Chartreuse.

I used Gold Embossing powder for the main image. I went a little bit out of my comfort zone and used an orange card base. I love the pop of color! Its good to step out of my white card base box. :)

So this is it for today. Stop by Papertrey ink today and do some shopping! If you stop by Nichole's blog, she and the rest of the design team will have more to share!

ABOUT ME

I am a wife and a mom to little ones that I am so lucky to hang out with every day! I love to make clean and simple cards and collect stamps ...and all the other supplies for this crafty hobby! Just here to share my creations! Thanks for hanging out with me!

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